Networking can be challenging for musicians, especially if you’re starting from zero. But good music isn’t made in a vacuum, and any remotely successful musician has their own support system. Where do you begin developing your musical community? Find those open mics! Open mics are a great way to meet local musicians. They’re free and… Continue reading Networking for Musicians
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Five Podcasts Every Musician Needs to Listen To
What are the best podcasts for musicians? Whether you’re looking to improve your songwriting or record on a budget, there’s something on this list worth listening to. And we promise there are more podcasts for musicians besides Song Exploder. 1. The Future of What Before she was the president of the Music Business Association, host… Continue reading Five Podcasts Every Musician Needs to Listen To
Tonic Audio Welcomes Alex Coronfly to Advisory Team
We are thrilled to announce that former major label marketing executive Alex Coronfly has joined the Tonic Audio team! Alex will add his considerable industry experience to Tonic Audio’s intuitive suite of solutions and tools that help musicians collaborate and get their projects completed more efficiently and effectively. Getting things done effectively is what Alex… Continue reading Tonic Audio Welcomes Alex Coronfly to Advisory Team
How to get a better mix on your next song
If you’re struggling to get the mix you want, it might be time to shake up your approach. Try out one or all of these tips for getting a better mix on your next song: 1. Less is more When you need a track to be more present in the mix, the answer isn’t always… Continue reading How to get a better mix on your next song
How to write more creative songs
Going for that IV-iv-I progression again, huh? It can be easy to fall into familiar habits when it comes to writing music. We all have a personal catalog of chords, lyrical themes, and song forms we like to rely on. Consistency isn’t always a bad thing, but sometimes repetition leaves us unfulfilled and our listeners… Continue reading How to write more creative songs
The Myth of “Selling Out”
“Selling out.” This is an idea I’ve been thinking a lot on since my discussion with Alex Coronfly last week. The term describes musicians who have supposedly compromised their artistic integrity by signing with a major label, gaining mainstream popularity, aggressively marketing their music, or generally participating in commercial activity. Its modern usage dates back… Continue reading The Myth of “Selling Out”
Adele & Lorde, Masters of Email Marketing
Almost exactly one month ago, Facebook and Instagram went down, becoming completely unusable. The crash was notable not just because of its range, but its duration. For six hours, people couldn’t post on Facebook or Instagram, message through WhatsApp, or sign into Facebook-reliant services. Music and technology writer Cherie Hu noted the outage’s particular challenge… Continue reading Adele & Lorde, Masters of Email Marketing
November Calendar of Events
Hi there! We’ve been cooking up a lot at Tonic Audio over the last month that we’re excited to finally share. The biggest news? We’ve relaunched our Discord! The redesigned server has a handful of new channels designed to better help musicians and podcasters get feedback on their work, find collaborators, and share what they’re… Continue reading November Calendar of Events
Four Creative Ways to Get The Most Out of Tonic Audio
Tonic Audio is more than an app for musicians to store, share, and collaborate on music. It’s a tool designed to compliment your personal creative process. Tonic is here for however you like to make music. How can musicians get the most out of the app? 1. Get creative with tracks Tracks offer a simple… Continue reading Four Creative Ways to Get The Most Out of Tonic Audio
Essential Books for Musicians: 2 You Know, 2 You Don’t
These books speak for themselves, helping DIY musicians become better artists and entrepreneurs. 1. How to Build a Sustainable Music Career And Collect All Revenue Streams, by Emily White This book is the most straightforward guide to recording, releasing, and monetizing your music. White offers step-by-step instructions for what to do in every phase of… Continue reading Essential Books for Musicians: 2 You Know, 2 You Don’t